MAC IMPORTANT NOTICES
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HELPFUL INFORMATION
Please refer to our Parent and Caregiver Handbook (located on our website) for a comprehensive guide and information for students at MAC.
- Absences: Let us know about sickness/appointments/late arrivals/other absences from school, please email: absence@mtaspiring.school.nz
- For all enquiries about accounts: fees@mtaspiring.school.nz
- For financial hardship: fees@mtaspiring.school.nz
- For the latest apprenticeship & job opportunities see the MAC Website https://mtaspiring.school.nz/career-pathways
- Application for Leave Form for Students - see the MAC website
CHANGES TO BUS ROUTES DUE TO ROAD WORKS
Please note that the section of Domain Road from the dam to Noema Terrace will be closed from this coming Monday 20 November until the end of the year. It is possible that road works may still be in place at the start of Term 1, 2024.
Bus runs affected are Hawea Loop (D130435) and Lake Hawea bus (D130408). The Hawea Express bus (D130 407) will not be affected.
The two route variations are detailed as links below and can also be on the bus tab on the MAC website (see column E).
Lake Hawea Bus
- Morning run – unaffected.
- Afternoon run – From Monday this will include a stop at the Hawea Store, as the bus will go past there in the afternoon. Please look at the timetable to check out the changes in route and times.
- Link to changed route: https://drive.google.com/file/d/11LUyDQR1L7b4AvJ0tmn5ChrHPTgBtLLn/view?usp=sharing
Hawea Loop
- Morning run – unaffected.
- Afternoon run – From Monday the afternoon bus run will follow Capell Avenue and past the Hawea Store (will stop at the store), then down Bodkin Street, onto Noema Terrace and then onto the normal route. It is unlikely that timing will be affected very much.
- Link to changed route: https://drive.google.com/file/d/11LUyDQR1L7b4AvJ0tmn5ChrHPTgBtLLn/view?usp=sharing
GoBus would like students to continue to use their normal allocated bus service.
MAC MAGAZINE 2023
The 2023 end-of-year school magazine will be available at the end of this term. One copy is issued per family to the youngest family member as they are more likely to be at school at the end of the term. Students on study leave will be emailed when the magazines are available for collection. Extra copies can be purchased at a cost of $15. Payments should be made to Mt Aspiring College, 03-1739-0027820-00, referenced to: child's first and last names and MAC Mag.
STUDENTS LEAVING MAC
Any students not returning next year, please email office@mtaspiring.school.nz for a leavers’ form which needs to be completed before your child leaves the College this term.
LEAVE REQUEST FOR STUDENTS
A reminder that if parents are wanting to take students out of school, you will need to apply for leave well in advance using the 'Application for Leave Form' located on our website.
JUNIOR AWARD CEREMONIES
Years 7/8: Thursday 7 December (1.30pm)
Years 9/10: Friday 8 December (9.45am)
CALLING ALL LOCAL ENROLMENTS FOR 2024
If you have a child currently enrolled at any of the local primary schools who will be joining Mount Aspiring College in 2024, please let us know as soon as possible by submitting an online enrolment form using the following link: https://portal.mtaspiring.school.nz/index.php/enrolment
LOST PROPERTY
We encourage students (and parents) to check the bin if you currently have missing items.
COLLEGE FUNDRAISER
An adventure town deserves an adventure playground at school.
Quality, well designed playgrounds mean students who are physically and mentally healthier, with minds prepared for learning.
Help 'Parents and Friends of MAC' raise funds for a new adventure playground for students. If every student contributed $67, there could be a new adventure playground available next year! We know that’s not possible for all, so we’ll be fundraising and applying for grants. Please help if you can - either by visiting our "Givealittle" page https://givealittle.co.nz/org/mount-aspiring-college, or parents of the school - please select the link below which will take you directly to the myKindo site. All payments generate an automatic receipt.
If you would like to donate directly to the school bank account: Westpac, Wanaka, MAC Board of Trustees 03-1739-0027820-00 Ref: playground.
If you are interested in getting involved with 'Parents and Friends of MAC', please register your details in the form linked on our website.
SCHOOL BUSES - IMPORTANT INFORMATION
For your information: Bus routes and timetables, and eligibility criteria can be viewed on our website at the following link: https://www.mountaspiringcollege.nz/school-bus-lists.html
If route stops or times are updated these will be reflected here, but we will always try to notify you if we are aware that any changes have been made. Ministry numbers have recently been updated (see below).
Here is some further information on the bus loading sequence at the College:
FREE HEALTH ADVICE
Public health nurse Pip McLean runs a clinic in the First Aid room every Monday lunchtime. No appointment is necessary - just drop into the First Aid room at the start of lunch.
HAVE YOU MOVED? / ARE YOU MOVING?
We are required to have your correct physical address on file. If you have moved recently, or are about to do so, please email office@mtaspiring.school.nz to supply the updated information.
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